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Critical Illness Funding
Prepare for the unexpected with a critical illness funding plan. Our solutions provide financial security and peace of mind, ensuring you can focus on recovery without worrying about the costs of medical care.
Facing a critical illness can be a daunting reality, with significant implications for your health and financial well-being.
In Canada, heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death, accounting for approximately 17.5% and 4.5% of all deaths respectively. --Statistics Canada
Cancer remains the leading cause of death, with an estimated 247,100 new cases and 88,100 deaths projected in 2024.
--Canadian Cancer Society
A critical illness funding plan offers a financial safety net, providing you with a lump-sum benefit upon diagnosis of a covered condition. This support enables you to focus on recovery without the added stress of medical expenses, loss of income, or lifestyle adjustments.​
At SunTrust Financial, we offer tailored critical illness funding solutions designed to provide peace of mind during challenging times. Our plans ensure that you can concentrate on your health and recovery, knowing that your financial needs are addressed.
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Note: Statistics are based on available data and may vary with new research and reports.
The statistics speak for themselves
Heart disease
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One out of four Canadians will develop some form of heart disease over the course of their life
One out of two heart attack victims is younger than age 65
Stroke
of victims survive a stroke
(62,000 Canadians suffer a stroke every year)
Around 60% of stroke survivors end up with disabilities and over 40% with moderate to severe disabilities
In the next 20 years, the number of Canadians with lasting disabilities following a stroke will have almost doubled
Cancer
One out of two people will develop cancer in their lifetime
of Canadians will still be alive five years after their cancer diagnosis
​​of people diagnosed with cancer will suffer a loss of income or an increase in expenses
Sources: Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada